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The DIY Face Mask You Can Make At Home

Showing your skin some TLC is one of my favorite activities, as nothing makes you feel quite as confident as having a visibly-glowing visage. Organic materials like clays, spices, and superfoods are common ingredients in plenty of facial treatments on the market, but these fun and natural ingredients are also readily available in your own home!

For the frugal and adventurous type, I sought out a simple yet invigorating DIY facial treatment. Tara Mackey, founder of lifestyle blog The Organic Life and author of Cured By Nature, shared her personal face mask recipe that you can easily make yourself.

Most of the ingredients in this recipe are ones that you can find in your very own kitchen. Tara also includes fun mineral sources, like zinc and activated charcoal, which you can purchase on Amazon or at your local health food store. This face mask works great to simultaneously exfoliate and moisturize your skin. Incorporate this mask into your skin routine 2-3 times a week for the best results. According to Tara, "Your skin will be glowing, refreshed, and happy!"

The ingredients for Tara's DIY face mask

Ingredients:

Olive Oil - 1 Tablespoon

Activated Charcoal - 1 Teaspoon

Zinc - 1 Tablespoon

Cinnamon - 1 Tablespoon

Baking soda - 1 Tablespoon

Nutmeg - 1 Tablespoon

Salt - 1 Tablespoon

Cacao - 1 Tablespoon

Tara Mackey applying the face mask

Tara Mackey

To Do:

Combine ingredients in a small bowl

Mix together thoroughly with a wooden spoon

Add water and mix thoroughly until it is a muddy consistency

Apply to face, neck and décolletage using a fan or makeup brush

Allow to dry for 10-15 mins

Remove while still damp

Voila! A perfect complexion is yours!

To see more of Tara's work, check out her blog The Organic Life and find her book Cured by Naturehere!

I’m the founder of SIMPLY; I like to call myself the ‘dot connector’. I launched SIMPLY to connect the stylemakers and trendsetters I encountered on a daily basis with

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I’m the founder of SIMPLY; I like to call myself the ‘dot connector’. I launched SIMPLY to connect the stylemakers and trendsetters I encountered on a daily basis with brands, events and partnerships. SIMPLY is an inviting space for driven, stylish and tech-savvy women to come together, learn and connect. We also manage celebrity influencers in the digital space. In 2017, SIMPLY was acquired by NYLON Media LLC and Socialyte. You can find me on Instagram @sarahpboyd or email me at sarah@socialyte.com